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certify, attest, witness, vouch mean to testify to the truth or genuineness of something. certify usually applies to a written statement, especially one carrying a signature or seal.
certified that the candidate had met all requirements attest applies to oral or written testimony usually from experts or witnesses.
attested to the authenticity of the document witness applies to the subscribing of one's own name to a document as evidence of its genuineness.
witnessed the signing of the will vouch applies to one who testifies as a competent authority or a reliable person.
willing to vouch for her integrity

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Legal Definition of certify

1: to state authoritatively: as

a: to give assurance of the validity of
certify corporate records

b: to present in formal communication (as an order) especially for review by an appellate court
the court may certify the question to the Supreme Judicial Court— R. T. Gerwatowski — see also certification

c: to state as being true or as reported or as meeting a standard
refused to certify the suit as a class action and dismissed it— Marcia Coyle

2: to guarantee (a personal check) as to signature and amount by so indicating (as by stamping certified) on the face — see also certified check at check